Does anyone know how to do a DIY reset of the check engine light? Had a HID kit installed and the light came on afterwards. Seems like a normal thing after researching. I called the local dealership and they said only way to clear it is by paying them $70 and running a programmer.

I know our other vehicles can be soft reset, and I understand earlier models could as well. So can anyone save me some time and money at the stealership?

Sometimes the local auto store will allow you to clear the code after they tell you what it is.

Although it's not legal to just clear the code without fixing the problem, i have heard they will check the codes and when it comes to the point to clear the code on the diagnostic tool they will say "we can not clear the code for you, but if you push this button you will clear your code" this takes the liability away from them and puts it on you, because you cleared the code.

The check engine light on all OBDII (all 1996 and later North American vehicles) vehicles reflects an issue with something in the emission controls, fuel delivery, ignition, timing, or exhaust system. Not related to electrical which it seems you may be correlating it to based on your presumption that it is related to your HID install.

It's just a coincidence it came on after you did your HIDs. You should have it checked..... your car should still be under warranty so your dealer should run the codes and repair the problem for free, unless you have over 60k on it (remember Honda warranty is 3/36 bumper to bumper and 5/60 on drivetrain)

If there was an electrical issue your battery or alternator indicator lamp would illuminate.

The check engine light on all OBDII (all 1996 and later North American vehicles) vehicles reflects an issue with something in the emission controls, fuel delivery, ignition, timing, or exhaust system. Not related to electrical which it seems you may be correlating it to based on your presumption that it is related to your HID install.

It's just a coincidence it came on after you did your HIDs. You should have it checked..... your car should still be under warranty so your dealer should run the codes and repair the problem for free, unless you have over 60k on it (remember Honda warranty is 3/36 bumper to bumper and 5/60 on drivetrain)

If there was an electrical issue your battery or alternator indicator lamp would illuminate.

Right you are. Took it to the dealership today, called us in the back and began telling us the O2 sensor was faulty. I asked him how and we walked under the car on a lift to see that a damn rat or something had chewed through the harness/wire. Here's the real damage...it's going to cost ~$400 to replace both harness and sensor, and apparently such damage is not covered under warranty.

400 bucks? Really? I do not know the extent of your damage, but if it were me, I'd splice/solder/patch the wiring. I would also use heat shrink tubing to protect the repair. Unless the wiring was completely obliterated, I see no reason why a decent mechanic or auto electric shop could not make a full repair of the existing wiring (for a lot less money).

Well as a guy that just replaced the o2 sensor in my 2007 I can say the "harness" is part of the sensor. The "harness" is 30 inches long and runs continuous from the sensor s rewed into the catalytic converter thru 4 clips (provided) to a rubber plug on the floor provided to a clip plug under the passenger seat. Undo the passenger seat w a 14mm wrench and the connection. Is obvious. There is no harness. Just a sensor with a long wire sold to me at autozone for 62 bucks with 25 dollars to use the special slotted socket set. The 25 comes back when I return it.

Granted it was a pita to get under the car, unbolt the seat, buy the part, return the tool and reset the light but 300 bucks saved gave me the chance to do this w my 20 year old son.

You probably did right taking it in as jacking and blocking up a car isn't for everyone.

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